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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years after the EX-ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the EX-ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX400 IS EX-ZS15 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-ZS15 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX400 IS EX-ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-ZS15 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-ZS15.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
decent MP (14MP)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (154 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-29 2011-07-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 154g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $248